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Scott Engel - RotoBaller

682 articles

Inaugural member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association's Hall of Fame. Four-time FSWA award winner and 13-time finalist. SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio host. Former Editor and Writer at CBS Interactive. Former Fantasy Analyst and Editor at ESPN and Managing Director of RotoExperts. Fantasy Writer for Seahawks.com. Nationally syndicated writer and credentialed media member. Three-peat champion in the prestigious GST Fantasy Football league in New York City. Two-time FSGA Fantasy Baseball Champion and 2022 CBS NL Experts League Champion. Won the 2021 FSGA Fantasy Basketball Experts League Championship. Known as "The King" of Fantasy Sports.

Articles

Analyzing Recent FFPC ADP Trends at RB and WR

Examining the Average Draft Positions from the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) gives us a great snapshot of what high-stakes fantasy football players are thinking. The ADPs, which are housed in FantasyMojo.com’s deluxe shop of FFPC data, show you what some of the most competitive fantasy players in the world are thinking. For this exercise, […]


The King's FLEX Draft Observations: Superflex Picks and Strategies

As much as Tout Wars is a signal that fantasy baseball season has officially started, the FLEX Leagues are an important signpost that officially proclaim we have entered the fantasy football portion of the calendar. The FLEX (Fantasy League of Experts) leagues are the brainchild of fantasy industry standout Jake Ciely of The Athletic. He […]


The King's FFPC Pros vs. Joes Best Ball Slim Draft

At the end of July, I took on a major fantasy football test. I participated in the first of several Pros vs. Joes FFPC drafts. The Pros vs. Joes Challenge was founded over a decade ago by the Fantasy Football Players Championship and Darren Armani of FantasyMojo.com in an effort to have top fantasy experts […]


Fantasy Football Draft Slot Strategy: No. 3 Overall

The "King", Scott Engel tells you how to prepare for drafting from the third slot in your upcoming Fantasy Football drafts. Who should you target in the first round and beyond? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio […]


The King's Fantasy Football Burning Questions: NFC South

The King’s new series on hot fantasy football topics for the 2020 season focuses on separate divisions in each edition. We will examine some of the biggest burning questions per team as you plan for your upcoming drafts. In this installment, we tackle some significant fantasy issues in the NFC South. There is a potential […]


Lamar Jackson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

The King's Updated 2020 Fantasy Football Rankings (Premium Content)

Here are the latest fantasy football rankings in all formats, including PPR, Half PPR and non-PPR. In the case of the last category, I am not going to call it “standard” anymore, as non-PPR does not seem to be the  true scoring system used by most savvy players nowadays. The first order of business is […]

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The King's Keeper Corner: Decision Guide and Tips

We are at the point where many fantasy football GMs/coaches have to make their crucial keeper league decisions. This edition of the King’s Keeper Corner is an essential guide to making your best choices and having the ideal plan heading into the upcoming draft. Nothing in fantasy football is absolute and every keeper decision is […]


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The King's FFPC Classic Draft Analysis: Aggressive Against ADP

In late July, I made my first excursion of the year into the high stakes world, in a Fantasy Football Players Championship Classic Draft. Not only will you see my picks here, you will also understand my strategies and approaches for every selection and get an overall assessment of the draft. The goal is to […]


The King's Fantasy Football One-Man Mock Draft

This is my latest one-man mock exercise of 2020 as the new season inches closer. I put myself in the draft chairs and minds of every owner in an advance look at the 2020 season. The four rounds of this early one-man mock are based on a 12-team, full PPR format. I have considered roster […]


Essential Multi-Position Performers for the Shortened Season

We have already seen several players opt out of the season and others having their outlooks for the beginning of the schedule clouded by COVID-19. There will certainly be more players forced out of action, and some may even elect to walk away when they reach certain service time thresholds or if their team falls […]


Fantasy Football Burning Questions for 2020: NFC North

The King’s new series on hot fantasy football topics for the 2020 season focuses on separate divisions in each edition. We will examine some of the biggest burning questions per team as you plan for your upcoming drafts. In this installment, we tackle some significant fantasy issues in the NFC North. There continue to be […]


The King's Fantasy Football Keeper Korner: Reader Q & A

In this installment of the King’s Keeper Korner, we give you the personal attention your fantasy team requires, with direct questions and comprehensive answers. You can always ask any keeper and dynasty questions you want on social media, @scotteTheKing. The answers here do not just apply to the people asking them, though. The insights shared […]


Engel's Angles: Players To Avoid in 2020 by Round

Recently I shared my favorite fantasy football draft targets by round.  You cannot plan ahead to land every ideal player you like best in any draft. Yet you can make sure there are players you can steer clear of. So now I supply my 2020 listing of fantasy football players I would rather not have […]


The King's Updated 2020 Fantasy Football Rankings (Premium Content)

This is the latest version of my 2020 fantasy football rankings update. I will be adjusting them regularly throughout the preseason and providing in-depth insights on some of my significant differences from current Average Draft Positions. These should help you in mock drafts and any early leagues you may choose to participate in. Of course, […]

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Engel's Angles: The DK Metcalf Love Affair Is Real

When I have watched the NFL over the years, it has always been fun to pinpoint the moments when I realize that some players are just going to be special. One of the first times I recall saying “this player is going to be very good” was when I watched a young Brett Favre handle […]


Fantasy Football Burning Questions for 2020: NFC East

The King’s new series on hot fantasy football topics for the 2020 season focuses on separate divisions in each edition. We will examine some of the biggest burning questions per team as you plan for your upcoming drafts. In this installment, we tackle some significant fantasy issues in the NFC East. There is an interesting […]


Engel's Angles: Favorite Fantasy Draft Targets by Round

You will never hear me say I was “sniped” on a fantasy football draft pick. I have several players queued up in every round and just take the top one remaining when it is my turn. Of course, though, there are players I prefer in each round if I can get them. These are my […]


Engel's Angles: Maximizing Your Fantasy Joy With Slow Drafts

What are the greatest moments of anticipation for you? Is it walking into a stadium and feeling the buildup until that moment when you actually see the field? Is it taking your seat just before your favorite band takes the stage? Is it waiting for that package to arrive? Waiting for the newest season of […]


Cam Newton's Fantasy Football Outlook in New England

Superman now flies over New England. Patriots fans are pointing towards the sky. "It's a bird! It's a plane! No, that's Cam!" The Patriots addition of Cam Newton on a team-friendly, one-year contract has the potential to change the scope of the AFC East, where New England now appears to have a real opportunity to […]


The King's FSGA Experts Draft Review and Breakdown

The final week of June was Fantasy Sports & Gaming Draft Week on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio. I participated in one of the featured league drafts, representing Rotoballer in the FSGA National Conference. This is a 14-team expert league in a PPR format with no trades. TD passes are worth four points and the starting […]


The King's Insider Guide To the 60-Game MLB Season

Since the spring, I have been conducting interviews with many notable and well-informed MLB sources on the 2020 season. On the condition of anonymity, current and former players, scouts, executives, media members and others have shared their unfiltered insights, and I have supplied my in-depth fantasy baseball takes on the information they have shared. As […]


Fantasy Football Burning Questions for 2020: NFC West

The King’s new series on hot fantasy football topics for the 2020 season focuses on separate divisions in each edition. We will examine some of the biggest burning questions per team as you plan for your upcoming drafts. In this installment, we tackle some significant fantasy issues in the NFC West. There is a new […]


Justin Jefferson - Fantasy Football Rookie Profile

For the past three seasons, the Minnesota Vikings had one of the better starting WR duos in the league when their top two targets were on the field together. Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen presented major challenges for opposing secondaries. But during the 2019 season, Diggs openly expressed unhappiness with his role in the offense, […]


The King's Keeper Corner: Offseason Trade Strategies, Reader Mailbag

With not much activity going on in dynasty and keeper leagues right now, some fantasy players are getting antsy. Others are always trying to make trades to the point where they overdo it and never settle on an ideal roster. Yes, you should always look to improve your team in any format.  But there are […]


The King's Updated 2020 Fantasy Football Rankings (Premium Content)

This is the latest version of my 2020 fantasy football rankings update. I will be adjusting them regularly throughout the preseason and providing in-depth insights on some of my most notable changes and differences from other experts in the industry. It is still early, but fantasy football players seem to be clamoring for advanced information […]

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Chase Claypool - Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight

The Steelers utilize the NFL Draft as a major basis for their key roster spots. Pittsburgh did not have a first-round selection for the first time in over 50 years in 2020, as noted by Steelers Depot. By viewing their current depth chart at the skill positions, it is evident they rely heavily on homegrown […]


Fantasy Baseball Insider Report: Shortened Season Alters Strategies

The award-winning Fantasy Baseball Insider Series continues on RotoBaller, this time with in-depth takes on the shortened season from a former MLB executive and current broadcaster. Every year, Scott Engel talks to prime MLB sources to get exclusive nuggets of information. On the condition of anonymity, former and current players, executives, scouts, media members and […]


Fantasy Baseball Insider Report: More Insights From an MLB Scout

The award-winning Fantasy Baseball Insider Series continues on RotoBaller, this time with more takes from a longtime Major League scout. Every year during fantasy baseball draft season, Scott Engel talks to prime MLB sources to get exclusive nuggets of information. On the condition of anonymity, former and current players, executives, scouts, media members and others […]


DFS NASCAR Tips & Strategies for DraftKings, FanDuel: Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500

Making solid DFS NASCAR predictions is not quite as easy as it has been in past seasons. So far, most events have been stripped of pre-race phases because of health precautions. Instead of qualifying, we often now have random draws to determine starting grids. More importantly, there are no practice sessions. Customarily, there would be […]


NASCAR DFS Lineup Strategies and Tips for DraftKings, FanDuel: Food City 500

The NASCAR Cup series heads to Bristol for the first short track event since action resumed. It is one of three short tracks on the circuit. For those newer to NASCAR, short tracks are less then one mile in length, and the term itself refers more to the physical layout of the track than the […]


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